Hotel Area Chief Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Area Chief Engineer to oversee the maintenance and engineering operations for two of our distinguished hotels. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure the optimal functioning of our properties, uphold safety standards, and enhance guest satisfaction through efficient facility management. If you possess strong technical expertise and proven leadership abilities, we invite you to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate all engineering and maintenance activities across both hotel properties
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of all building systems
- Manage and supervise engineering staff, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards
- Monitor and control budgets related to maintenance and engineering operations
- Collaborate with hotel management to address guest concerns related to facilities and ensure swift resolution
- Conduct regular inspections of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee procurement of maintenance supplies and equipment
- Lead emergency response efforts related to facility issues, including power outages, system failures, or safety hazards
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in hotel engineering, facilities management, or a similar role, preferably in a multi-property environment
- Strong technical knowledge of building systems, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and safety protocols
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Ability to develop and manage budgets effectively
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities
- Relevant certifications such as HVAC license, electrical license, or facilities management certification are preferred
Join our team and be part of a company committed to excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
Prior experience is required.
StepStone Hospitality specializes in management for full service hotel and restaurant operations. Our mandate is to create asset value for owners through a customized, hands-on philosophy. This is particularly true for both branded and independent operations including urban boutique hotels, resorts, and destination restaurants and bars. Our associates maintain a balanced focus between revenue enhancement, margin expansion and guest satisfaction.
StepStone Hospitality was formed in response to requests by institutional and private owners to provide third-party management for upscale hotels, resorts and restaurants. StepStone Hospitality’s team provides a unique combination of strong, hands-on operations, world-class strategic asset management, and food and beverage expertise, generating the highest possible investment returns during all phases of the economy. A major element of our overall strategy is always, of course, to surpass both guest and owner expectations.
